Chokes

Production chokes used to maintain the optimum back-pressure on the reservoir to:
o Maximize total recovery
o Control rate of pressure decline
o Eliminate formation damage and reduce sand production
o Avoid erosional damage to surface equipment

1- Fixed chokes
Fixed orifice to regulate flow

2- Adjustable
Adjustable chokes allow flexibility to constantly adjust the orifice size and thus control flow
characteristics. There are 3 types :
 Plug & cage for high flow, low pressure drop.
 External Sleeve for moderate flow, high pressure drop.
 Needle and Seat used in heavy sediment flow, eg drilling.